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Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in the small town of Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well. The drill, however, has penetrated the underground home of a race of small, furry people who then come to the surface at night to look around. The fact that they glow in the dark scares the townsfolk, who form a mob, led by the vicious Luke Benson, intent on killing the strange people. Only Superman has a chance to prevent this tragedy.

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 58 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2017
Actors ‏ : ‎ George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, Jeff Corey
Studio ‏ : ‎ Cheezy Flicks Ent
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073ZYTG1H
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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C. Wagner

The origin of television's "The Adventures of Superman"

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2018

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This 1951 production by Lippert Pictures, Inc. is the origin of television’s “The Adventures of Superman, and a must see for all TAOS aficionados.
Shot in 11 days, the short feature played in some theaters, but it was not until 1953 when the show, sponsored by Kellogg’s was broadcast in television.
The total running time is 58 minutes, which meant several cuts were made to fit it into Episodes 25 and 26 “Superman and the Unknown People.”
Changes were made in the musical scoring which some reviewers felt upgrade the production. I did not have a problem with the original music.
Obvious scenes cut or shortened was Corrington’s hiding of the ore samples, the creatures running around a bit more, a longer jeep scene, a brief peek into the spillway, a hobo and the creature sampling the “food” that had been cooking in a paint can, the chicken wire scene, longer chase scenes, and a longer scene with Luke Benson at the Geneva County sheriff’s office.
I found the production values, such as sharper, better lit picture to be a stand out difference compared to the television releases, and I enjoyed the animated introduction and closing credits..
Buy the film from Amazon before it goes out of print.

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Robert Nevels

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023

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Excellent

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David W. Nesbitt

Well remembered from the days of my youth!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014

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The Adventures of Superman is a treasured memory from days gone by!

I well remember watching this after running home from school on Channel 4 WTTV owned by Sarkes-Tarzian in Bloomington IN (also the home to Sammy Terry - Many Pleasant Nightmares Sammy!!). But since we didn't have color TV until I bought one when I was working at Sears in the mid 1970's I never knew that about 50% of the episodes were in color. It's just a shame that the whole series wasn't filmed that way. George Reeves was one of my heroes growing up along with Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris.

When I feel nostalgic I will play 1 or 2 episodes to pick my spirits up!

I would rate this a very high 8.75 to 9.25 - IF there was a way to watch the whole movie with some/most of the music used in the 2-part TV episodes this would be a perfect 10 out of 10. This is highly recommended for anyone in their mid 50's or older as it's very likely it had been a part of their life!

Who doesn't love Superman?

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Everglades

Entertaining and simple

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020

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The character called Luke Benson attaches and shoots Superman several times. Benson shoots superman with a revolver at close range. Of course this does not injure Superman. Is Benson a moron? Why keep assaulting Superman when he knows it will not injure him. Superman should have burned off his face with his heat ray eyes or at least his eyebrows.

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Joseph Parra

Oddity, but a well known one.

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019

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Cheezy Films DVD of SUPERMAN & THE MOLE MEN looks quite fine-- perhaps as fine as the WB one. I will leave that at that... Much fun very low budget beginning sort of pilot film for the early '51 TV series classic. :) George Reeves and Phyllis Coates are much fun as Superman and Lois Lane and some familiar faces like Jeff Corey as the town rabble-rouser and Billy Curtis as one of the Mole Men are also fun to see. Recommended!!! :)

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L. Barnes

Super

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022

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My dad loved Superman, and this was his Superman. Had to buy it to remember him. It's a classic and I recommend. Slow, but watchable and campy.

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Jana Meehan

Important Life Lesson in this movie

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019

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I love this movie. I love it. The cheesy 1950s special effects, ridiculous leotard, and non-special effects are notwithstanding. Superman the most powerful being on earth, resists the efforts by other characters to treat people who are different as something to fear. He shows compassion, even tenderness as he teaches us all the importance of living and letting live.

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FDool

Not a fan

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021

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I got it because its part of the Superman Tradition. Video and sound are fine. I just think George Reeves is the lesser of all the Superman actors.

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Col. Ranger Fontana

The 'Humanity' of Superman.

Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024

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While on the surface this movie may seem campy or corny. The little men from Earths core, etc. I mean, the original Star Trek may not get past new(er) eyes based on costumes and hair styles. What this movie has going for it is HUMANITY. From Earth's mightest Superhero who can do anything... you'll see compassion and NON-judgment of someone because they look different. I guess this is something of a remake of the original Frankenstein movie with the torch-weilding villagers acting on fear and ignorance. No DOUBT George Reeves became Superman for us. The man was build like a brick... you know what. I feel the strength of this movie is it's message to ALL of us. Understanding, care and compassion. Don't judge that which we don't know because it's different and because we haven't walked their path. This movie is enjoyable. RIP George Reeves... you were a Super Man.

Manfred Weißenfeld

Superman & The Mole Men

Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2019

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Aktuelle Sendungen auf KiKa sind spannender und trickreicher als der erste Superman-Hauptfilm von 1951.
Anscheinend war man nicht sehr überzeugt von dem Produkt und glaubte kaum an einen Erfolg.
Selbst als Werbefilm für eine folgende TV-Serie zu schwach.
Aber aus heutiger Sicht und im Vergleich - Ein tolles Item für die Marvel-Sammlung.